caulking
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I do.
my Son says not to because if I get a leaking wax ring the water will be trapped under the toilet. It seams to me that if I don't caulk I'll get junk under the edge of the toilet where it meets the floor, plus it would look nicer if it's caulked.
I don’t subscribe to the “ water being trapped under the toilet by a bad wax seal “ philosophy.
When I set a bowl, it doesn’t leak.
Old men and boys piss over the place. I also mop my floor. I don’t want things going under my toilet to stay.
I have heard of people leaving a small gap without caulking in the rear of the toilet to allow the exchange of air in an attempt to stop condensation.
hdtvkeith
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I believe it is code now in some areas. The leaking thing is mostly a myth I believe and the real concern is if the seal fails gases getting into the home. There are several videos online pro/con.
I will ask people if they tend to wash floor with lots of water, then I will and leave a small gap in the back. If for some reason the flange is to high and I have to shim the toilet I will caulk the gap.
I am an old man and now I sit for that exact reason.
I p*ss into a plastic cup, left at the toilet, emptied and rinsed immediately after use.
Saves water too!
Everytime. If I am not mistaken it is still required by code.
A couple things, first it helps secure your toilet from becoming loose. Second it keeps mop water or missed urine from getting under the toilet and becoming smelly. There are a few good reasoning to make sure it is caulked.
A couple things, first it helps secure your toilet from becoming loose. Second it keeps mop water or missed urine from getting under the toilet and becoming smelly. There are a few good reasoning to make sure it is caulked.
Besides that if it does leak, it leaks the through the floor to the ceiling below. If it is not on a slab of course.
